In a dominant show in Hobart, Australia women thrashed India by 5 wickets to clinch the ODI series with a match to spare. The hosts chased down 252 in style, thanks to Georgia Wareham’s sensational 101 and Phoebe Litchfield’s gritty 80, wrapping up victory in 36.1 overs.
Skipper Alyssa Healy couldn’t hide her joy. ‘What a chase! We’re over the moon. Our performance today topped the first match,’ she beamed. Pointing to India’s below-average total, Healy credited the bowlers: ‘251 for 9 was credit to our attack. Annabel and Alana were outstanding.’
The pitch favored chasers, but Australia’s bowlers struck early blows. Sutherland and King dismantled the Indian middle order after openers Harmanpreet (54) and Rawal (52) laid a platform that crumbled.
Healy reserved praise for Litchfield’s maturity. ‘She batted beautifully under pressure, anchoring the innings perfectly.’ Wareham’s explosive ton shifted gears, ensuring a comfortable win.
This 2-0 lead gives Australia breathing room ahead of Sunday’s finale. Healy emphasized consistency: ‘Let’s finish strong in the third game.’ Fans now await if India can salvage pride or if Australia continues its rampage.